Now you've probably heard that blue light isn't great for you. It can make your eyes tired while keeping you awake. You might find you get headaches after a lot of screen time or that your eyes become itchy or dry.

It also affects your circadian rhythm, which is basically how your body knows when to sleep and when to be awake, because your main source of blue light would normally come from the sun. But if you're spending a lot of time looking at screens, especially later in the day, then your brain might get a bit confused.

I've actually been using blue light glasses for a while, but my favourite pair actually broke recently (the arm snapped off.. oops) so when the lovely people from Spektrum Glasses asked if I'd like to review their Prospek glasses that filter blue light, I jumped at the chance!

I gave two different pairs of glasses from Prospek a try and both were from their 50 range, which means they filter out 50% of blue light from your devices, they also have a few that filter 99% if you're more sensitive. The idea is that they're more suitable for daytime use as they have a lighter tint, which makes them less obvious as blue light glasses and also lets more of the visible light spectrum through so your colours aren't as distorted.

The first pair you can see above are their Professional (£39.95) style, they have black rims but red inners for a really stylish but also professional look so I can see why they chose that name.

They are so comfortable and lightweight to wear that you can almost forget they're there at all, I'm actually wearing them right now. They do have a visible yellow tint both when you're looking through them and when others look at you, but it's nothing off-putting. If you're doing very precise colour specific work you might have to just lift them up to check every now and then but they're definitely not as distortive as others I've tried.

I really do like the style of these glasses, they would look perfectly at home in any office or work situation as well as being comfortable and casual enough for everyday wear too.

 My second pair are the Peak (£34.95) style, which are also listed as "teenager" online, and have a slightly thicker look with blue detailing on the inside.

Other than appearance they're exactly the same as the other pair, with both filtering 50% of blue light and having the same level of tint. They also feel very comfortable to wear, although they are more noticable on your face simply because of their thicker design, but some days I quite like that.

I really like both pairs and have one pair downstairs where I do most of my computer work and the other pair next to my bed for late-night instagram scrolling (don't judge me).

Blue light glasses made a huge difference to my life and my eyes. I've always had dry eyes, because I don't blink enough apparently, but glasses made that far more manageable. They also reduced the amount of headaches I was having from eye strain to almost zero and I find it much easier to fall asleep. I rely heavily on blue light glasses and wear them from around 3pm onwards. If my eyes are really tired or if I can feel a migraine coming then they also really help then too.

I simply can't speak highly enough of blue light glasses in general and Prospek have really brought some brilliant designs that work well, are comfortable to wear and look stylish, while not making it immediately obvious that they're not just normal glasses.

I also have to mention their cases... these aren't cheap plastic boxes or zip cases. They look great, they have magnetic snap closures and they really do protect your glasses. Thanks to the coating on the lenses these glasses also don't attract fingerprints as much as previous pairs I've had, which is a very welcome bonus.

Would I recommend Prospek Blue Light Glasses? Absolutely, I don't know how anyone who spends a lot of time looking at screens (so basically all of us) can live without them! At just under £40 I know they're not cheap but they are worth every single penny and I'm already looking at perhaps buying a 3rd pair in a different style because they're so wearable (I like the different design of these).

As always, I'd love to know what you think, especially if you use blue light glasses yourself, so please drop me a comment down below!

Stay safe, x

Another month means another subscription box and April is my second month of Pink Parcel, which not only makes sure you have everything you need for that month's period but also gives you a few treats to try out too. So without any more waffling, here's what was included in my Pink Parcel and what I thought!

1. Greenfrog Botanic Bodywash - RRP £8.95 for 300ml. This body wash contains moisturising aloe vera, calming geranium and cooling peppermint oil to really pamper your skin in a natural way. I love the basic premise of this product; it's organic, vegan & cruelty free and it doesn't contain any additives, parabens, SLS, ALS or palm oil (that's a big one for me). It's environmentally friendly, sustainable and biodegradable. But the product itself just isn't that special to be honest. It doesn't lather or clean any better than any other bodywash and the scent doesn't last very long on the skin either. I like how natural and eco it is, but when it runs out I'll see what I can find elsewhere that just performs slightly better.

BODYWASH UPDATE: the more I use this the more I like it. I’m now used to less lather & I kind of prefer it now? It also seems to dry out my skin less than my usual bodywash (which is apparently meant for dry skin) so I’m going to ignore the slightly higher price and buy myself a bigger bottle!

2. Catherine Malandrino Style de Paris Purse Spray - RRP £16 for 8ml. I'm not one for purse sprays really, I just don't feel the need to top up my fragrance while I'm out but I really like the scent of this. It's supposed to have notes of ruby-red grapefruit, nashi pear, orange blossom and gardenia, but it's nowhere near as flowery or fruity as I was expecting, it's actually much deeper and darker if that makes sense.

3. BeautyPro Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask - RRP £4.95 for a pack of 3. These masks are rich in marine collagen, green tea, aloe vera and Vitamins A & E so they should help relieve puffiness and dark circles. I tried these out after a night with almost no sleep so my eyes definitely needed all the help they needed. These smelled very soothing and felt instantly refreshing on the skin. After leaving on for 20 minutes they definitely made my eyes look and feel less tired and puffy. My dark circles are a permanent feature so I didn't expect them to make any difference there, but I will definitely be looking at buying these again because my eyes felt so much better.

4. T Plus MultiTea Lemon and Peach Tea - RRP £3.69 for a box of 15. The March box had a rose tea, this month it's lemon and peach. This is now living in a drawer in my kitchen waiting for a guinea pig to try it, because I don't like lemon or peach and my tea is dark, strong and sweet. Not for me.

5. Jelly Pong Pong Lip Scrub - RRP £15 for 10ml. I love a lip scrub because my lips are permanently dry and chapped, so I was looking forward to trying this out. I really fell in love with the lipstick from Jelly Pong Pong in last month's box and this lip scrub also worked well. It contains coffee, coconut, sugar, jojoba and rosehip oil, and smells (and tastes, but don't eat it) amazing. The sugar is really finely milled so it works really well and is perfect lipstick preparation! Would I buy it again? Yeah, I probably would.

6. The Beauty Crop Wing Woman Liquid Eyeliner (full size) - RRP £13 for 1.5g. I'm always looking for new liquid eyeliners because I go through them so quickly. This has an incredibly precise tip so you can get very thin lines or thicken it out with ease. It went out very easily and really was smudge-proof throughout the day. At £13 it's about £10 more expensive than my usual eyeliner, so I probably won't buy it again but I do love it!

- Some people received The Beauty Crop Fabulous Flocking Lashes Mascara instead, also fullsize -

7. Cocoba Orange Milk Chocolate. This was delicious, I love orange chocolate and this was some of the best I've ever had.. 2 squares are not enough! Looking on the Cocoba website, they have a huge range of different chocolate treats and I'll probably be buying something from them soon!


Overall, I was really impressed with this month's Pink Parcel. I purchased 2 of the products from last months already, and I'll probably buy a couple from this box as well. The only downside is the tea but I'm sure someone loves them!

Stay safe, x

Something I wanted to do this year was to try out some different subscription boxes to see what else is out there. This month I gave Pink Parcel a go because they had a discount offer for new subscribers, so here's what I got and what I thought!

The main idea of Pink Parcel is to make sure you have enough pads, tampons, liners to get you through your period. You can choose which products you want included and the date you want them delivered by. I already have a pretty decent stockpile so I don't tend to run out, but this is a great way of making sure you always have what you need!

But there's also the added goodies, and for me they're what make Pink Parcel so special when you look at them in combination with the "feminine hygeine" (such a stupid name) products.

The theme of this month's Pink Parcel is International Women's Day, which was on March 8th, and these are the products I received....

1. Dr Botanticals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil (RRP £54.90 for 30ml) - This oil is rich in vitamins C & A and almond oil and I adore it. You put a couple of drops onto your face a few times a week (not every day) and it will make your face more hydrated, brighter and help to reduce any signs of ageing. I've used this a couple of times at night and the morning after my skin has a real glow and I love it! I'm not keen on the price though, so I'm not sure I'll be purchasing the full-size when my sample size is empty.

2. Optiat Coffee Scrub (RRP £6.99 for 90G, £9.99 for 220G) - I love scrubs and I love coffee so this is a good mix for me, especially when my skin is particularly dry. You just use this like a normal scrub by rubbing onto damp skin using circular motions before rinsing. There are four scents, and I loved the "mouthwatering mandarin" that I received. I have a healthy supply of body scrubs at the minute, but when I'm looking to buy again I'll definitely consider this scrub from Optiat.

3. Balance Me Hyaluronic Plumping Mist (RRP £16.00 for 30ml) - Hyaluronic acid is a miracle worker in skincare, it gives instant and longlasting hydration that can make a real difference to how your skin looks and feels. This is perfect for just spraying onto your face either as part of your skincare, or to refresh makeup or even after a long flight when you just want to look more awake. I'll happily purchase the bigger size when this runs out because it really does make a difference to my skin's appearance.

4. Jelly Pong Pong The Super Matte - Matte Lipstick (FULL SIZE - RRP £18) - I love this, it's by far my favourite thing in the box and I've worn it so many times since it arrived! It goes on like a dream, it doesn't dry out my lips, it's a gorgeous colour and it stays put for AGES! Even when it fades it still manages to look great. Will I replace it when it runs out? YES ABSOLUTELY!

5. Whittard of Chelsea English Rose Tea (RRP £5 for 25 teabags) - I'll be honest, I didn't drink this. I love my tea, but I'm really particular about what I drink and this just didn't smell right to me. But if you like a fruity tea then this might be something you like. Plus £2 from the sale of a full size caddy goes to The Eve Appeal so it's a good cause too!

 6. Puckr Up Lip Plumper (RRP £19.99 for 5ml) - I don't use lip plumpers anyway, because I'm fortunate enough not to need them, but when I did try this it really put me off the idea of them anyway! A bit of tingling I can deal with but this felt like it was burning my lips so I wiped it off pretty quickly. I won't be putting this anywhere near my lips ever again.

7. Ape Snacks Coconut Snacks (RRP from £0.99 for 20g, various flavours) - These were really yummy, it's just a shame that there were only 3 in a packet! High in fibre, 1 of my 5 a day and tasty... where can I buy more?? If I can get my hands on these again I'll definitely be making them a permanent resident of my snack cupboard!


Overall, I loved the March 2018 Pink Parcel... it prepared me perfectly for my period with all of my favourite products, I found a lipstick I adore, some yummy snacks and an amazing facial oil that I'll be trying to make last for as long as possible. My first month was only £9.99, but a normal month is £12.99.

Initially, I thought I'd only be signing up for one month but I've decided to keep my subscription going to see what's in store for next month!

If you receive a Pink Parcel, I'd love to know your thoughts, or if you have any other subscription box recommendations let me know!

Stay safe, x

Another month means another Birchbox, and the February edition has the focus on "beauty through the decades". I love the retro design of the box, but what did I get and what did I think?

• The Beauty Crop - Eyeshadow Trio in Love You So Latte, RRP £7, Full-size (Birchbox Exclusive).
  

While I normally tend to go for matte eyeshadows, I do like this trio and the colours are gorgeous. They blend well, have minimal fallout and are pretty long wearing.

• Pixi - Shea Butter Lip Balm in Pixi Pink, RRP £8, Full-size.
  

I tend to avoid fuschia pinks, but this is actually quite subtle on the lips, and if you just pat it out with your finger it blends nicely. I'm not sure how must moisturising it brings, but it's a nice, quick alternative to lipstick on more natural days.

• Percy & Reed - Quite Frankly Flawless Finishing Polish, RRP £10
  

This isn't a product I'd normally use, I keep the number of products in my hair to a minimum, but I did find myself with some dry ends this week and this smoothed them down nicely. I can't say how good it is at keeping a style in place because that's not relevant to me, but it's good for smoothing!

• Luseta - Coconut Milk Hair Mask, RRP £32

This mask smells amazing, and goes on like a dream. It absorbs well and rinses out easily, leaving hair soft and silky. I'll definitely use this again, but I'm not sure I'd pay the £32 price tag. It's nice but I don't think it does anything different to other hair masks.

• Balance Me - Wonder Eye Cream, RRP £20
  

I do love an eye cream so I'm always more than happy to try out new ones. This is quick to absorb, doesn't leave any greasiness or residue behind and is almost weightless on the skin. I love that it's 99% natural, because I want to know I'm putting safe ingredients near my eyes. I can't say I've noticed any difference using it, but I'm happy to finish the tube.

Overall, the February 2018 Birchbox was a decent one. I've already used everything at least once, and I'm impressed with them so far. I can't see myself repurchasing any of them once they've run out though, so that's a little disappointing but I'm looking forward to seeing what March holds!

As always, I'd love to know your thoughts so drop me a comment below.

Stay safe,x

January was the start of a new year and it was also the month of sales, which made it the perfect time to do some makeup shopping! I got my hands on a few new products over the month and thought I'd share what I bought and what I thought with all of you!

• You can never have enough eyeshadow and I bought two Technic palettes from Fragrance Direct. Above you can see both the Mega Mattes and the Mega Nudes (which is more shimmery), which only cost £1.12 and £1.35 respectively #bargain. I've mainly used the mattes so far and they are truly gorgeous, they blend really well and have no noticeable fallout!
  
• Another thing I can never have too much of are face masks and I got my hands on a lot of them in January. From Superdrug I bought a Cucumber Cooling Mask, Chocolate Orange Self-Heating Mask and a Manuka Honey Peel-Off Mask. From Feelunique I decided to stock up on a new favourite, the Manuka Honey Peel-Off Mask from 7th Heaven, with 6 for just £4.25. I also picked up some face masks from Fragrance Direct, finally taking the plunge and trying out something from Anatomicals; I managed to find a few in the sale and chose the Hawaii Glow Tropical Hydrating Mask, the Brighter Skin Strawberry & Yarrow mask, the I Feel The Need Algae mask, the Well Stung Skin Boosting Honey mask and the Lettuce Give Thanks Toning Cucumber mask. I haven't actually got around to trying any of my new masks yet, but as soon as I do you'll know (follow me on instagram for more face mask antics.. link in sidebar).
  
• While I was at Fragrance Direct I also grabbed a can of So..? Sinful body spray, simply because it was 85p and I loved the smell as a teenager.. turns out I still love it, and a CoverGirl Flamed Out eyeshadow pencil, which I adore, it blends so nicely and goes on smooth so it doesn't drag at your skin.
  
• From Superdrug I replenished a couple of supplies with the MUA Eye Define Felt Liner, which goes on like a dream and stays put all day, and the MUA Cover & Conceal Wand, which is a great concealer; it blends well but provides good coverage and it's only £1.36!
  

• I ended the month as I started it... in the sales! This time I was browsing through Feelunique and found a few things that I hadn't tried before, as well as stocking up on some essentials. I already mentioned the multipack of face masks that I picked up, and I also restocked my Garnier Micellar water which is a permanent fixture in my bathroom. Before Christmas I tried out a lip balm from Argan+ (that post is here) and their Moroccan Rose collection, so when I saw that their other lip balm was in the sale I knew I had to buy it and I'm so glad I did. The Argan+ Argan Oil Nourishing Lip Balm is a dry lip saviour and rescued my lips from the depths of winter. Sticking with lips I decided to try the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick, which feels so nice when you're applying and when it's on but I'm not keen on the colour I picked so I'll probably pass it a long to a friend as I've only tried it once. My final purchase of January was this natural toothpaste from JASON, as I really struggle to find a toothpaste that my mouth doesn't hate. I've been using it for a couple of weeks and I love it!
  

Overall, it was a pretty good month for me. I restocked a couple of things I swear by and found some new products that I love.

Did you pick up anything in January? I'd love to know what you've found so drop me a comment below :)

Stay safe, x